Cross Works Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 87-3113879
Foundation Overview
Based in St Joseph, MN, Cross Works Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $18,025,391 to organizations in District of Columbia, Ohio and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $45,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 64 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
83% of all grants are concentrated in Minnesota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Minnesota, funding concentrates in Minneapolis (26%), Saint Cloud (13%), Avon (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 132% growth in annual giving over 2 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Cross Works Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $496,100 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $300,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $182,026 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| City Of Avon | $500 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | $5,000 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Erath County Humane Society Inc | $50,000 | Stephenville, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Batahola | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | $500,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $625,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $45,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $120,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Never Surrender Inc | $500 | Hermantown, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Patriot Assitance Dogs | $50,000 | Detroit Lakes, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,384 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $55,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sartell - St Stephen Isd 748 | $1,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Cloud Area Family Ymca | $200,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Francis Xavier School | $123,000 | Buffalo, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Joseph Booster Club | $1,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | $164,880 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $150,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $100,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $500 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sugarbush Trail Association Inc | $500 | Totte, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $496,100 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $300,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $182,026 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| City Of Avon | $500 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | $5,000 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Erath County Humane Society Inc | $50,000 | Stephenville, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Batahola | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | $500,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $625,500 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $45,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $120,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Never Surrender Inc | $500 | Hermantown, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Patriot Assitance Dogs | $50,000 | Detroit Lakes, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,384 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $55,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sartell - St Stephen Isd 748 | $1,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Cloud Area Family Ymca | $200,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Francis Xavier School | $123,000 | Buffalo, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Joseph Booster Club | $1,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | $164,880 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $150,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $100,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $500 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sugarbush Trail Association Inc | $500 | Totte, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Avon Area Lakes Asspociation | $127,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Avon Firemens Relief Association | $500 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Batahola Friends Of | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Avon Cub Scouts Pack 31 | $7,782 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $387,500 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $300,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | $205,000 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Erath County Humane Society Inc | $200,000 | Stephenville, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | $1,000,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Parish Foundation | $90,000 | Marshall, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $124,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Never Surrender Inc | $500 | Hermantown, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,384 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | $85,121 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $100,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $100,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $500 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | New York, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waters Church | $50,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Avon Area Lakes Asspociation | $127,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Avon Firemens Relief Association | $500 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Batahola Friends Of | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Avon Cub Scouts Pack 31 | $7,782 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $387,500 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $300,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | $205,000 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Erath County Humane Society Inc | $200,000 | Stephenville, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | $1,000,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Parish Foundation | $90,000 | Marshall, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $124,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Never Surrender Inc | $500 | Hermantown, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,384 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | $85,121 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $100,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $100,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $500 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | New York, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waters Church | $50,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Avon Area Lakes Asspociation | $127,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Avon Firemens Relief Association | $500 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Batahola Friends Of | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Avon Cub Scouts Pack 31 | $7,782 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $387,500 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $300,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Demontrevilla Jesuit Retreat | $205,000 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Erath County Humane Society Inc | $200,000 | Stephenville, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Great River Childrens Museum | $1,000,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Parish Foundation | $90,000 | Marshall, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $124,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $35,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $50,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Never Surrender Inc | $500 | Hermantown, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,384 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Monicas Montessori Inc | $85,121 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $100,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Stpaul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $100,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $500 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | New York, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Waters Church | $50,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American National Red Cross | $10,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Batahola Friends Of | $1,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Big Brothers-big Sisters Of Central Minnesota Inc | $5,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Central Minnesota Council | $25,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of St Cloud | $200,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Centracare Health Foundation | $10,000 | Saint Cloud, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Campus Crusade For Christ Inc | $10,000 | Orlando, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Church Of Saint Joseph | $100,000 | Saint Joseph, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Diocese Of St Cloud | $15,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $22,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hope Academy Inc | $100,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| International Gospel Outreach | $45,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life | $30,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Minnesota Family Institute | $5,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Project For The People Of Paraguay | $2,000 | Avon, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Quanta Cares | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Upper Midwest | $20,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Thomas More Catholic Newman Center Parish Of Mankato Minnesota | $70,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Sugarbush Trail Association Inc | $500 | Tofte, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | $250 | Two Harbors, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $50,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | $125,000 | Brooklyn Park, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Fancis Xavier Catholic Church - School | $3,000 | Sartell, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Paul's Catholic Newman Center-ndsu Campus Fargo | $630,000 | Fargo, ND, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | New York, MN, US | General Fund | 2021 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 87-3113879 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 681 St Joseph, MN 56374-0681 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cross Works Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | John Blattner |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Dee Dee Blatner |
Forms 990-PF
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